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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.58, 389.52 and 198.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.58, 389.52 and 198.53 is: 297.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.58 : 389.52 = 198.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.58/389.52 = 198.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.58x = 389.52 × 198.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.58x = 77,331.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,331.41/259.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.91

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